Michael Wajda
Illinois (relocating To Orlando, FL),STATE_US
Summary
Results-oriented business professional with over 30 years of experience driving measurable sales growth, inventory and logistics coordination, and fostering high-performing teams. Demonstrated success in executing strategic merchandising plans and enhancing customer satisfaction through goal-oriented planning and mentorship. Known for implementing proactive measures to optimize operational efficiency to support overall business objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Jewel Osco - Division of Albertsons
01.2014 - Current
- Directed daily operations, securing high levels of store performance and improving customer satisfaction.
- Engineered and instituted strategic merchandising plans to optimize product visibility and enhance sales averaging $1 Million monthly.
- Facilitated training programs for 200 staff members, cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Interpreted sales data to discern trends influencing inventory management and promotional strategies, leading to a 23% sales increase.
- Established loss prevention measures, effectively decreasing shrinkage in store operations.
- Exceeded organizational objectives consistently through diligent KPI tracking and execution of necessary corrective strategies.
Store Manager
Dominick's Finer Foods - Division of Safeway
01.1998 - 12.2013
- Directed daily operations to guarantee peak store efficiency and sustain a safe, clean environment for customers and employees.
- Ensured proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise, refining backroom layout and systems to elevate ordering processes and stock rotation, minimizing expenses by 1% of nonperishable shrink sales.
- Facilitated training programs for a workforce of 300 diverse employees, elevating productivity and service quality.
- Executed promotional strategies driving 5% sales growth and enhancing customer engagement.
- Established operational procedures optimizing workflows for enhanced efficiency.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Conducted ongoing performance evaluations for staff members, delivering actionable feedback and supporting growth initiatives.
- Optimized labor scheduling aligned with store demands within budgetary guidelines maximizing productivity and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management And Economics
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1995
Skills
- Sales performance optimization
- Vendor relationship management
- Team leadership
- Strategic marketing
- Inventory and logistics coordination
- Goal-oriented planning
- Talent acquisition
- Mentorship development
Certification
- Zenger Miller Facilitator/Trainer
- Accelerated Retail Development
- State of Illinois and Chicago Sanitation License
Timeline
Store Director
Jewel Osco - Division of Albertsons
01.2014 - Current
Store Manager
Dominick's Finer Foods - Division of Safeway
01.1998 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Management And Economics
University of Illinois At Chicago